Confirmation hearing - sustany/dvg GitHub Wiki

There are two major definitions for a confirmation hearing in a legal context:

• In bankruptcy law, a hearing generally occurs related to either�Chapter 13�or�Chapter 11�federal bankruptcy. Here, a confirmation hearing is a court proceeding wherein a judge either approves or rejects a proposed�debtor�repayment plan, based on its feasibility and other legal requirements. At this�hearing, a judge will also hear argument and rule on objections filed by creditors to elements of a�debtor�s�repayment plan. Even if there are no objections, a�judge�may have independent questions regarding the merits of an individual repayment�plan. A confirmation hearing occurs after a�meeting of creditors.
• A confirmation hearing is also a hearing held by the U.S. Senate in fulfillment of its �advice and consent� role regarding individuals nominated by the President for high federal office.